Imperva

Imperva, Inc. is an American cybersecurity company that develops software to protect data and applications across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California, and serves customers worldwide. Imperva's products are designed to help organizations secure web applications, databases, and cloud-based assets from threats and data breaches.

Its product portfolio includes SecureSphere, a family of web application firewall and database security solutions; Incapsula, a cloud-based platform that provides web application firewall, distributed denial-of-service protection, and content delivery network services; and Data Security products that encompass database activity monitoring, data discovery, masking, and governance features. The company supports both on-premises deployments and cloud-based offerings, with a partner ecosystem for integrations and professional services.

Imperva began as a security software vendor in the early 2000s and went public with an initial public offering in 2011 on the NASDAQ under the ticker IMPV. In 2019, private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced an agreement to acquire Imperva for about $2 billion, and the company was taken private upon closing. Since the acquisition, Imperva has continued to operate as a standalone brand within Thoma Bravo's portfolio.

The company competes in the broader cybersecurity market against providers offering application and data security solutions, including web application firewalls, cloud security, and database protection. Imperva's customers span sectors such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and government, with a global network of partners and service providers.